The Everything Parent's Guide to Children With Asthma
by Simmons, Janice C.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-04-01
Publisher(s): Adams Media Corp
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Summary
Professional advice to help your child manage symptoms, be more activek, and breathe better
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Asthma Defined | p. 1 |
| How Does Asthma Occur? | p. 1 |
| The Asthma Impact | p. 2 |
| Why More Asthma Cases? | p. 5 |
| Is There a Cure for Asthma? | p. 7 |
| What Is Asthma Control? | p. 8 |
| The Asthma Disconnect | p. 10 |
| Asthma in the Future | p. 11 |
| Raising the Asthmatic Child | p. 14 |
| Taking It Day by Day | p. 14 |
| Communicating with Your Child | p. 15 |
| Talking with Your Family | p. 19 |
| Talking with Your Health Care Provider | p. 21 |
| Tailoring Treatment Goals | p. 23 |
| Developing an Asthma Action Plan | p. 25 |
| Where You Live: The Indoor Environment | p. 28 |
| Where You Live: The Outdoor Environment | p. 29 |
| Asthma Signs and Symptoms | p. 31 |
| The Asthma Diagnosis | p. 31 |
| Swelling Airways | p. 34 |
| Wheezing | p. 38 |
| Cough-Variant Asthma | p. 39 |
| Nocturnal Asthma | p. 40 |
| Other Asthma-Related Conditions | p. 43 |
| Signs of an Attack | p. 45 |
| Asthma Triggers | p. 49 |
| Know Your Child's Triggers | p. 49 |
| Common Indoor Allergens | p. 51 |
| Animals and Pets | p. 54 |
| Outdoor Allergens | p. 56 |
| Secondhand Smoke | p. 58 |
| Other Indoor Irritants | p. 59 |
| Outside Irritants | p. 61 |
| Other Medical Conditions | p. 63 |
| Medications | p. 65 |
| Exercise | p. 65 |
| Complementary and Alternative Medicine | p. 66 |
| Complementary and Alternative Medicine Today | p. 66 |
| Learning to Relax | p. 70 |
| The Arts Link | p. 73 |
| Chiropractic and Osteopathy | p. 74 |
| Acupuncture | p. 75 |
| Homeopathy | p. 75 |
| Food Nutrients | p. 76 |
| Diet Changes | p. 78 |
| Herbal Remedies | p. 80 |
| Asthma Medications | p. 83 |
| The Medication Challenge | p. 83 |
| Quick-Relief Medications | p. 85 |
| Oral Corticosteroids | p. 87 |
| Long-Term Control Medications | p. 88 |
| Getting What You Need from Medications | p. 92 |
| Side Effects and Safety Issues | p. 94 |
| Initial Daily Therapy | p. 97 |
| Take the Medications | p. 98 |
| Devices | p. 101 |
| Metered-Dose Inhalers | p. 101 |
| Spacers | p. 103 |
| Dry-Powder Inhaler | p. 105 |
| Nebulizers | p. 106 |
| Storing Concerns | p. 109 |
| Peak Flow Meters | p. 109 |
| Spirometry-and Beyond | p. 112 |
| Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers | p. 114 |
| Is It Asthma? | p. 114 |
| Is Asthma Forever? | p. 118 |
| Asthma or Another Condition? | p. 120 |
| Asthma Action Plan | p. 122 |
| Medications for Younger Children | p. 125 |
| Quick-Relief Medications | p. 126 |
| Preventive or Controller Medications | p. 127 |
| Controlling Symptoms | p. 127 |
| Explaining Asthma | p. 130 |
| Finding the Right Child Care | p. 131 |
| Communicate Honestly | p. 131 |
| Coordinate with Confidence | p. 135 |
| Eye on the Environment | p. 138 |
| Early Warning Signs | p. 141 |
| Organize the Right Medications | p. 143 |
| Plan Ahead | p. 143 |
| School-Aged Children | p. 145 |
| Is It Asthma? | p. 145 |
| A Step Each Day | p. 148 |
| Getting Kids Up to Speed | p. 149 |
| Getting the Right Asthma Action Plan | p. 151 |
| Asthma Diary | p. 155 |
| On the Go | p. 156 |
| When Should Your Child Stay Home? | p. 157 |
| Asthma and Other Medical Conditions | p. 159 |
| School Days | p. 162 |
| Classroom Challenges | p. 162 |
| Asthma-Friendly School? | p. 166 |
| Partnership for Better Care | p. 167 |
| Working with Teachers and School Staff | p. 168 |
| Understanding Your Child's Rights | p. 172 |
| School Environmental Triggers | p. 175 |
| School-Based Asthma Education Programs | p. 179 |
| Teenagers and the Asthma Challenge | p. 180 |
| Asthma and the Teenage Lifestyle | p. 180 |
| Parental Support | p. 181 |
| Get the Right Treatment Plan | p. 183 |
| Medications | p. 187 |
| Controlling Symptoms | p. 190 |
| College Bound | p. 194 |
| Teen Support | p. 196 |
| Finding the Right Provider | p. 197 |
| Forming the Team | p. 197 |
| Who's Right for You? | p. 198 |
| When Is a Specialist Needed? | p. 202 |
| Advance Visit Preparation | p. 204 |
| Communication 101 | p. 205 |
| Follow-Up Visits | p. 209 |
| Insurance and Paying for Care | p. 211 |
| The Costs of Asthma | p. 211 |
| Comparing Commercial Health Plans | p. 213 |
| The Plan for You | p. 214 |
| Medicaid | p. 216 |
| State Children's Health Insurance Program | p. 217 |
| Patient Assistance Programs | p. 218 |
| Buying at Discount | p. 220 |
| On the Home Front | p. 222 |
| Keep Your Home Free of Allergens | p. 222 |
| Asthma Control in the Bedroom | p. 225 |
| Asthma Control Throughout the House | p. 229 |
| "Air" Conditioning | p. 233 |
| Pets and Problems | p. 235 |
| Other Kid-Healthy Tips | p. 237 |
| Products to Use (or Not) in the Home | p. 240 |
| Household and Portable Room Filters | p. 240 |
| The Right Humidity | p. 248 |
| Vacuum Cleaners | p. 250 |
| Pesticides and Pest Repellants | p. 252 |
| Other Cleaning Products | p. 253 |
| Asthma-Friendly Products | p. 254 |
| When You're Away | p. 255 |
| Visiting at a Friend's House | p. 255 |
| In the Good Old Summertime | p. 257 |
| Challenges of Flying | p. 260 |
| Staying in Comfort | p. 262 |
| Watch Out for Triggers | p. 264 |
| Traveling Abroad | p. 265 |
| Activities and Exercise | p. 266 |
| Other Away-from-Home Tips | p. 266 |
| Emergency Care and Hospitalizations | p. 268 |
| Hospitalization Trends | p. 268 |
| Knowledge Is Power | p. 270 |
| Missed Medications | p. 271 |
| Be Prepared | p. 273 |
| What an Emergency Looks Like | p. 274 |
| At the Emergency Room | p. 275 |
| When Hospitalization Happens | p. 276 |
| The Hospital Discharge | p. 278 |
| When Hospital Visits Increase | p. 280 |
| Exercise and Fitness | p. 281 |
| The Truth about Asthma and Exercise | p. 281 |
| Exercise-Induced Asthma | p. 283 |
| Treatment, Control, and Conditioning | p. 286 |
| What Exercises Work | p. 289 |
| Asthma and Physical Education | p. 292 |
| Self-Management and Record Keeping | p. 297 |
| Managing Change | p. 297 |
| Self-Management Education | p. 298 |
| Barriers to Self-Management | p. 302 |
| Getting Great Care | p. 304 |
| Record Keeping: Asthma Diary | p. 306 |
| Record Keeping: Personal Health Records | p. 307 |
| Web Sites for Parents of Children with Asthma | p. 310 |
| Glossary | p. 314 |
| Guidelines: Classifying Severity and Control | p. 317 |
| Index | p. 323 |
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